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Goal-Hi is an outdoor game invented by Phog Allen. While it has virtually disappeared from parks and school yards today, it was extremely popular at Civilian Conservation Camps.

Letter from Dr. F. H. Ewerhardt, NCAA Vice-President, to Gwinn Henry, KU Athletic Director, regarding the 1938-1939 National Basketball Association Tournament. December 12, 1938.

This was the first year of what is now the NCAA Tournament. Phog Allen played a key role in the development of the tournament.

Kenneth and Helen met as high school students in Pittsburg, Kansas. Several articles about Kenneth describe how they first crossed paths; the stories are similar, although they differ on some of the specific details. For example, according to a June…

Kenneth’s adoration of and devotion to his parents is evident in many of the letters he wrote to them over the course of his adult life. For example, in another January 1923 letter, Kenneth told his parents: "When I do think of the past I am reminded…

Kenneth’s membership in the Alpha Nu chapter of Beta Theta Pi was a significant aspect of his time at KU. His freshman roommate was senior and fraternity brother Deane W. Malott, who later served as the Chancellor of KU (1939-1951). Years later,…

High school scrapbook, School-Fellow Days: A Record Book, belonging to Kenneth Spencer, undated [circa 1916-1920]